by Alyce Collett (3/8/26) Above: Evelyn Ijeh was the star of the show for North Carolina on Friday night, scoring a hattrick against Orlando. Photo: Lewis Gettier. Friday night saw the North Carolina Courage snap their three match losing streak in a big way, thrashing the Orlando Pride 5-0 at home. Reflecting to the media post match onContinue reading “Big bounce back sees Courage tame Pride”
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Royals wear the crown as Essendon claim the Nike FC Cup
By Kieran Yap 3/8/26 Above: Essendon lift the 2026 Nike Fc Cup. Photo: Football Victoria. Essendon Royals have claimed their first major trophy after defeating Heidelberg United 4-1 in the Nike FC Cup Final. Maggie Jenkins and Kelli McGroarty both scored a brace for The Royals while Heidelberg scored as late consolation goal through MischaContinue reading “Royals wear the crown as Essendon claim the Nike FC Cup”
NPLW Vic R22 : Bercelli brings up double figures in goals & assists as Box Hill march on
By Kieran Yap 28/7/26 Above: Kiara Bercelli scores for Box Hill United Pythagoras. Photo: Ashley Perez Photography Bulleen win a close one to stay in the title hunt, Bentleigh win against City and Kiara Bercelli stars again for Box Hill. Friday night saw Box Hill United defeat Alamein FC 2-0 at Wembley Park. Goals toContinue reading “NPLW Vic R22 : Bercelli brings up double figures in goals & assists as Box Hill march on”
NPLW Vic R21: Goals hard to come by, but of high quality when they arrive
By Kieran Yap 21/7/26 Above: Alamein FC players celebrate Shindara’s wonder goal against South Melbourne Photo: Benjamin Field. Avondale FC continue to climb, Boroondara and Victory play out a goal fest and the ladder is no closer to taking shape as the NPLW Victoria approaches the final month of the home and away season. FridayContinue reading “NPLW Vic R21: Goals hard to come by, but of high quality when they arrive”
NPLW Vic R20: Box Hill back on top & farewell to some stars of the comp
By Kieran Yap 15/7/26 Above: Former Heidelberg star Sarah O’Donoghue. Photo: Adrian Geremia. South Melbourne score a crucial win, Preston hold Bulleen and Box Hill are back on top in Round 20 of the NPLW Victoria. Carina Rossi starred off the bench for Box Hill United Pythagoras on Friday night. The striker scored twice inContinue reading “NPLW Vic R20: Box Hill back on top & farewell to some stars of the comp”
NPLW Vic R19: Boroondara bounce back & Murphy makes the difference for Spring Hills
By Kieran Yap 8/7/26 Above: Roisin Murphy is mobbed by teammates after scoring Avondale FC secured a crucial win, Bulleen maintain their hold on top spot, and Boroondara show they aren’t finished yet in Round 19 of the NPLW Vic It has been a week of big matches and mixed fortune for The Essendon Royals,Continue reading “NPLW Vic R19: Boroondara bounce back & Murphy makes the difference for Spring Hills”
NPLW Vic R18: Close games, closer ladder
By Kieran Yap 1/7/26 Above: Danella Butrus scores for Bulleen Lions There was little to separate any of the teams in Round 18 of the NPLW Vic, and even less to separate them on the ladder at its conclusions. The top four teams met, and while neither game was a classic, they were intriguing, tacticalContinue reading “NPLW Vic R18: Close games, closer ladder”
NPLW VIC R17: Royals push on with claim to the throne & Mackenzie stars in goal
By Kieran Yap 24/6/26 Above: Chloe Mckenzie of Melbourne Victory. Photo: Passion Creations NPLW action resumed in Victoria this weekend, and in most games all of the excitement happened in the second half. Victory snatched a point away to South Melbourne, Tiffany Eliadis scored three against Melbourne City, while Essendon and Box Hill stay neckContinue reading “NPLW VIC R17: Royals push on with claim to the throne & Mackenzie stars in goal”
NPLW VIC R16: Every game reviewed & a look at each club’s new signings
By Kieran Yap 10/6/26 Above: Alexis Pantazopoulos for South Melbourne. Photo: Adrian Geremia. It was a round of even performances, but some surprise results in the Victorian NPLW. Bentleigh Green’s new signings have made instant impacts, Box Hill won again, and Bulleen dropped points against Keilor Park. Bentleigh Greens have had one of the mostContinue reading “NPLW VIC R16: Every game reviewed & a look at each club’s new signings”
Foord scores and Wheeler dominates in Matildas win
By Kieran Yap 9/6/26 Above: Caitlin Foord (left) and Sam Kerr. Photo: Football Australia. Some fortuitous goals and an improved second half have given The Matildas a 3-1 win over Mexico in the second game of this international window. Goals to Alanna Kennedy, Sam Kerr and Caitlin Foord in her 150th appearance secured the resultContinue reading “Foord scores and Wheeler dominates in Matildas win”
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